Aaron Detre

(510) 421-4577 | Boston, MA | detre.a@northeastern.edu | Github

Availability: January - August 2025

Education


Northeastern University - Boston, MA

    • Sept. 2021 - May 2026 (expected)
    • GPA: 3.8/4.0

    The College Preparatory School - Oakland, CA

    • Sept. 2017 - May 2021
    • GPA: 3.7/4.0

    Computer Knowledge


    Languages:

    • Java
    • Python
    • HTML
    • CSS
    • C
    • C#
    • SQL

    Software:

    • Visual Studio Code
    • IntelliJ
    • MySQL
    • Github
    • Unity
    • Virtual Box

    Systems:

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Projects


    3D Video Game - Itch.io Link

    June - Aug. 2024

    • Designed and published a multi-level 3D video game made in Unity, showcasing strong game design principles.
    • Wrote efficient C# scripts to handle player input, sound effects, particle systems, and level progression, ensuring a polished gameplay experience.

    Chat Server

    April 2024

    • Developed a Linux terminal-based chat server in C, utilizing sockets and file descriptors to enable real-time communication between two clients over the internet.
    • Implemented an automatic word filter that detects and replaces certain words before transmitting messages, enhancing my understanding of string manipulation in C.
    • Utilized GDB to debug and optimize the code, improving the server’s reliability and performance.

    Reversi Game

    Oct. - Dec. 2023

    • Developed a fully playable version of the board game Reversi in Java, writing over 2,000 lines of clean, readable, and well-documented code.
    • Applied the MVC model and leveraged design patterns such as the Observer, Decorator, and Strategy patterns to structure the application for maintainability and scalability.
    • Designed a visually appealing user interface using the Java Swing library, enhancing the overall user experience.

    Work Experience


    Carne y Arena headset

    Visitor Experience Associate - PHI Studio

    Oct. 2022 - April 2023

    • Greeted guests and ensured their safety throughout a virtual reality experience, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
    • Collaborated effectively with team members, taking on additional responsibilities as needed to ensure smooth operations and a positive guest experience.